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Will my previous 6 months in Thailand affect my DTV application approval?

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Jan 18, 2025

2 months ago

Robert **********

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Hello everyone. 

I have spent the last 6 months travelling around Thailand on 2 x 60 days visa exempt and 2 x 30 day extensions. I'm now planning to leave Thailand to apply for the DTV from a third country.

I usually work online but have NOT been doing so from Thailand as that's obviously against the rules and I was taking a break. 

My question is, will the 6 months I've spent here make it more likely my DTV application be denied? Will the embassy assume I have been living/working here on a tourist visa? Has anyone had any problems like this?

 I have the funds needed, is this sufficient to be accepted? 

Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is concerned about whether their 6 months of stay in Thailand on visa exemptions and extensions will adversely affect their application for a Digital Nomad visa (DTV) from a third country. Community comments suggest that the duration of stay may not impact the DTV application, as there are other factors like financial requirements and compliance with visa rules that matter more. Some users also mention the importance of showing sufficient funds and meeting all necessary criteria during the application process.

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Will ************

Immigration will see your full history on their computer on entry. It will be their decision alone to let you in.

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Graham ******

Some people have switched from "retirement" visa and extensions which prohibits work to DTV without issues

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John **********

Just having the funds is insufficient, you also need to satisfy the requirements for the category you apply under at the embassy you apply at.

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Brandon ************

The time you've spent in Thailand is not a factor of your visa application.

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